HGU
Mount Hagen
Papua New Guinea
12,816 km
7,963 miles
OSL
Oslo
Norway
Distance
12,816 km
7,963 mi / 6,920 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
336°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

HGU OSL
Airport Name Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport Oslo Gardermoen Airport
IATA Code HGU OSL
ICAO Code AYMH ENGM
City Mount Hagen Oslo
Country Papua New Guinea Norway
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Europe/Oslo
Elevation 5,388 ft 681 ft
Coordinates -5.830000, 144.300000 60.190000, 11.100000

Mount Hagen (HGU) to Oslo (OSL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport (HGU) in Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea to Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) in Oslo, Norway is 12,816 kilometers (7,963 miles / 6,920 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Papua New Guinea with Norway. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:20 in Mount Hagen, it's 10:20 in Oslo. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,707 feet between the two airports. Oslo Gardermoen Airport sits lower than Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Oslo (OSL) to Mount Hagen (HGU) follows a heading of 53° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport (HGU) and Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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